CHEF the Film: Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder

CHEF the Film: Tostones with Chile Vinegar

CHEF the Film: Berries n Cream

CHEF the Film: Yucca Fries with Banana Ketchup

CHEF the Film: Pasta Aglio e Olio

CHEF the Film: Mojo Pork Cubanos

Food, fatherhood and fame were a recipe for disaster for Carl Casper, our hotshot L.A. chef who’s burnt out and tired of compromise in the kitchen. After waging a war on Twitter with an influential restaurant critic, Carl’s life takes a dramatic turn that forces him to start over rediscover why he became a chef in the first place.
The following recipe for Mojo Pork Cubanos helped Carl turn a dilapidated taco truck into a gastronomic sensation on wheels. This delectable Cuban-inspired variation on the classic ham and cheese sandwich got its start in Florida, where Carl renews his culinary career and life journey. Check out the recipe and the film to taste/see for yourself!
This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

CHEF the Film: Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder

Martin (our lovable line cook and sidekick) witnessed Carl’s flameout in the kitchen and decided to join his idol’s culinary road trip. While traveling to iconic food destinations across the southern U.S., John helps master the following recipe for Mojo-Marinated Pork Shoulder, which is immersed in a marinade of garlic, citrus and herbs. Give it a try and bask in the authentic Cuban flavor (albeit with a minty twist).
This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

CHEF the Film: Tostones with Chile Vinegar

As his ex-wife, Inez helps encourage Carl to start over by coming to Miami and spending some long overdue time with his son. When Carl arrives the stage is set for a culinary reawakening infused with multicultural flavors, such as this savory recipe for Tostones (fried plantain slices).
This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

CHEF the Film: Berries n Cream

Young but wise beyond his years, Percy adds a big spoonful of sweetness to the El Jefe menu. The road trip gives him a chance to finally spend quality time with dad as they cook their way across the U.S. Along the way he tries all sorts of spicy foods for the first time, yet still manages to serve up this super-sweet recipe for berries with cream.
This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

CHEF the Film: Yucca Fries with Banana Ketchup

Before she was with Carl, Inez was married to Marvin - a successful Miami entrepreneur who ignites Carl’s creative juices by giving him the broken down old taco truck that will become El Jefe. The following recipe for Yucca Fries calls for ripened bananas that are peeled and chopped - terms that also describe the condition of the truck when Marvin first hands over the keys.
This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

CHEF the Film: Pasta Aglio e Olio

This is an official recipe created for and made in the film "CHEF" by Chef Roy Choi.
For more info, visit chefthefilm.com.

Welcome to the El Jefe Food Truck kitchen!

Here you’ll find a few of our favorite recipes we hope will reignite your taste buds, as well as your passion for cooking.

Our journey proves it doesn’t matter where you cook – whether it's a super-trendy restaurant or a tiny kitchen on wheels; what's important is connecting with family, being true to yourself and experiencing food as one of life’s great pleasures.

So download our cookbook (filled with recipes created by Chef Roy Choi) and join us for a quick culinary road trip with some of the tastiest food truck cuisine between L.A. and Miami.

And don't forget to share the cookbook with your friends and family via social media… trust us, sharing your thoughts online can lead to a life-changing experience.

This cookbook is by and for CHEF Fans

Photos (c) Open Road Films & CHEF Filmmakers

Recipes & Photos provided by Open Road Films

Recipes created by Chef Roy Choi

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this movie inspired me o learn to cook. I tried Cuban food afte watching this movie and fell in love with it as well as a lot of other types of food. this movie is my bed time movie. I vow to try each of these recipes.
Love the whole cast!